Obituaries
November 12, 2022

Ronald Lee Taylor – Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Rostraver Township

By obits

 

Ronald Lee Taylor, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Born on April 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Ford C. and Sarah E. Porter Taylor. Ron was born in Rostraver Township and lived there for 70 years. Ron was retired from the USX Clairton Works. He was a faithful, active member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, where he had served as trustee. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors. He is survived by his sons, Mark (Vanessa) Taylor, Ronald “Buddy” (Cindy) Taylor and Lee (Donna) Taylor; stepchildren, Deana (Ted) Sobek, Cindy (Kevin) Granato, Jodi (Gary) Evans, Jim (Donna) Klaka, Ethel (Gordon) Robison, Anita (Ed) Warrick, Mary Ellen (Tim) Piper and Bridget (Wayne) Ballew; grandchildren, Melody (Tim) Wright, Jillian (Buddy) Powers, Daniel (Caitlin) Taylor, Jennifer (Tom) Campedel, Kelsey (Matt) Zapatocky, Ryan Chapman, Shae David, Ashton Taylor/McKula, Braden Taylor, Brandon (Megan) Granato, Natalie Granato, Alexa (Michael) Fiumara and Ellie Evans; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roy (Alma) Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Joye K. Taylor, who died Jan. 17, 2008; his wife of 11 years, Mary Ann Taylor, who died Dec. 2, 2020; and an infant son, Matthew Taylor. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. Family and friends are asked to meet for a funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 296 State Route PA-981, Belle Vernon, with Pastor Ken Sommerfeldt officiating. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery.

Lawsuit blames farm property damage on EF project
Latest News, Main
August 12, 2026
Richard and Irene Everly claim more than $750,000 in damage was done to their farm. By the MVI An Elizabeth Township couple is suing the Elizabeth Forward School District, its former board president, ...
Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today; board tables Adelphoi vote
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The findings will determine what needs to be done and whether classes can start Aug. 25 as scheduled. Results are coming today for Monessen City School District regarding “abnormalities” that were dis...
Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 12, 2026
Approval from Allenport, Elco and Coal Center is still needed for the measure to take effect. Dunlevy became the third Mon Valley community to unanimously approve a resolution Tuesday that could lead ...
Glassport to focus on fixing sewers and streets
Latest News, Main
August 12, 2026
By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Council focused on collapsed sewers and other infrastructure problems at Tuesday’s workshop meeting. There will be a motion to authorize KHL Engineers to provi...
Four interview for vacant seat on BVA school board
Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The winning candidate will be announced at next week’s meeting. Belle Vernon Area school board members interviewed four candidates Tuesday night to fill a vacant seat on the board. Andrew King, Carly ...
Countdown is on for McKeesport’s International Village
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
August 12, 2026
Set up is underway as the McKeesport International Village is moving to a new location on Long and Schettino Fields as well as the McKeesport Bands Lions Bandshell. Crews are mapping the grounds, buil...